To complete the proof that lines m and n are parallel (m∥n), we will match the statements with the appropriate reasons in order.
Here’s how the proof can be constructed:
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Statement: m∠1 = 115°, m∠2 = 65°
Reason: Given. -
Statement: m∠1 + m∠2 = 180°
Reason: Angle Addition Postulate (since we are adding the measures of angles 1 and 2). -
Statement: 115° + 65° = 180°
Reason: Arithmetic (Sum of the measures of angles 1 and 2). -
Statement: ∠1 and ∠2 are supplementary.
Reason: Definition of supplementary angles (two angles that add up to 180°). -
Statement: m∥n.
Reason: If two angles are supplementary and formed by a transversal, then the lines are parallel (Converse of the Same Side Interior Angles Theorem).
So the completed proof would look like this:
- m∠1 = 115°, m∠2 = 65° – Given.
- m∠1 + m∠2 = 180° – Angle Addition Postulate.
- 115° + 65° = 180° – Arithmetic.
- ∠1 and ∠2 are supplementary – Definition of supplementary angles.
- m∥n – If two angles are supplementary and formed by a transversal, then the lines are parallel.
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